Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating Advanced | Best Coating Yet?

You saw me apply this to my C8 and now it's time to put it through the full battery of tests. The Adam's Graphene Ceramic Advanced formulation will undergo slickness, wash durability, gloss meter, visual appeal, ease of application, and UV-A testing. Is this the best Adam's liquid coating to date? Are graphene coatings really better than traditional SiO2 coatings? Let's find out together!
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0:00 Introduction
0:19 Application Testing
1:37 Visual Appeal Testing
2:59 Gloss Meter Testing
4:11 Slickness Testing
5:27 Support DG
5:39 UV-A Weathering
7:49 Durability Testing
10:35 Final Thoughts & Review
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[@EatCoffee]

THIS IS THE MOST SCIENTIFIC OBJECTIVE TESTING VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN FOR A CERAMIC COATING VIDEO!!! VERY WELL DONE!!! Most ceramic coating youtube videos just spray it with water and just tell you it water beads, but this video literally have scientific machines to give objective readings! Never seen something like this in a youtube channel about detailing!!!

[@DmitrysGarage]

I really appreciate your kind words :). Tell a friend that likes detailing!

[@msk3905]

What? Have you watched other ceramic application videos the majority of ones I have say you need clean, decon, clay and polish before application?

[@dvaesedum]

Wow dude... Why is this not the top detailing channel on KZbin. Bro you are literally like Bill Nye the science guy here. Amazing!!

[@allangross1492]

You had me at Corvette, I was considering this Adam’s product to coat my sons new black wheels, I’m sold thanks for the great content, I want to see more on the Corvette. New subscriber!😊

[@1kontrabida]

Love the review and that wash machine and UV weathering machine are awesome! First of its kind testing!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you! Really does make a difference, plus saves my shoulders haha.

[@joepisciottajr]

OMG, this is an insane amount of testing. Well done! This product is quite good it seems. Avalon King and Adam’s were the ones I’ve been researching.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you for the kind words :). I would definitely opt for the Adam's if choosing between these two. I use this one myself and am very happy with it on my C8. I also have the non-advanced version on my Audi and it's also held up very well with no signs of letting go.

[@florinstate]

The most underrated chanel on youtube your videos are so well made with so much information, you inspire a lot of trust thank you and please keep up the work.

[@rooboy99]

Thanks for the video and all the effort you put into it. Not sure why you don't have 100k plus subs. More in depth info than any other detailing channel that I know of. I'll mention your channel in my detailing groups

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks, that means a lot to me! Hopefully I'll get there at some point, youtube is definitely a fun challenge. Really appreciate your support!

[@rooboy99]

​@@DmitrysGarageyoure more than welcome mate. Ill get some Aussies to subscribe.

[@NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM]

Just applied this to 3 vehicles. Yes one at a time! Comments I hear from others is they’ve never looked so clean and bright. Sure hope all my prep-time was worth it. Can’t wait for the slickness to improve my maint washes. Nice see someone you apply some science to tests.

[@ericthacker839]

Great information and testing of product I love how you and pan the organizer go in to testing products thank you Guys so much

[@PARMINDERSINGH-md1sr]

I didn't expect it to be that scientific and informative. Great job my guy

[@ricoobena2802]

I’m happy I came accross to your chanel because I just bought a 2024 vehicle and making to decide between ceramic Vs graphene coating. There was so much marketing hype about these products and with your tools and video presentation I am learning and leaning towards graphene and I wish its worth the cost and wont regret.

[@cuh720]

perfect timing. i ordered this during the weekend

[@DmitrysGarage]

Awesome, let me know how you like it!

[@kwewu89_96]

Great review! Totally subbed I'm working on getting my own detailing art up and man you've really helped out

[@DmitrysGarage]

Awesome, thank you!

[@cebasmb8250]

This is the second video I've seen for you and already shearing them to detailers your good at what you do.. i like it man keep it up im a new subscriber

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! I really appreciate that!!

[@joshuathomas6275]

Wow great video dude, thanks for the hard work

[@DmitrysGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AndrewManivong]

Nice video as usual, like your stuff man!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Appreciate it!

[@ericwright1075]

Nice to see you back again. Your wash test machine is guite the thing.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! Yea I definitely love having the machine, more standardized testing and saves my shoulders haha.

[@fatalostriches8618]

Hope you have a good day today Dmitry!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! So far so good :-), hope you have a great day too!

[@jimreida1146]

You earned a new sub, excellent work, thank you!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! Appreciate it.

[@tupoa360]

Very good demo video. From what I can understand, all graphene spray coatings are all ceramic coating with a graphene suspension. Graphene is much stronger than ceramic BUT only when the single molecule lattice is intact and if it has any breaks or holes in the lattice then it simply falls apart. This is the problem when using graphene in a suspension. The lattice when applied as a liquid coating like this can never fully form and you are simply left with a ceramic coating which is a good coating, but it is not the harder than diamond graphene and in some tests they report that the graphene can actually interfere with the ceramic bond leaving a lesser quality than ceramic alone.

[@nathensmobiledetailing183]

🎉 that was awesome. Liked the science breakdown. ❤

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you!

[@cleatustebow]

Im really interested to see comparisons on what your favorite products are. Great work.

[@jmanjr]

Fantastic video. Keep it up! Subscribed for sure

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you!

[@kangaroogod]

👍 I just bought the kit for my truck.. can’t wait to get it done

[@DmitrysGarage]

Let me know how you like it, thanks for watching!

[@kadent2634]

Excellent video as always Dimitry. One of my favorite channels for automotives for sure! I’m considering doing a ceramic coating on my E90 335d. It’s not in perfect condition- though I’m considering either Adams, Gyeon, or Carpro. In your opinion, which is your favorite? Keep up the fantastic vids :)

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I would go with Adams or CarPro for a coating, I have the most experience with their coatings and they are good for the effort put into applying them. I will have a video on an Exoforma coating coming up too, and that one did real well though I have limited practical experience with it on cars I own.

[@johng753]

Your testing is very detailed and I like that you rate the visual appearance of each product being tested. At the end of the day we all want a durable product but if it’s doesn’t improve the look of the paint, what’s the point? Your car wash “rub” machine is impressive and it will be fun to see how different products compare to this abrasion testing. The UV Weathering test is also enlightening. Despite all the marketing claims it appeared none of the products are effective at blocking UV light.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! I really like the new machine, saves my shoulders and gives consistent results. Should have got it a long time ago :). Yea I would say blocking is not what these guys do to UV light. They are keeping water and other stuff off the paint, which is good. Water and UV aren't the best of combinations. Plus they do help reduce abrasion to the clear coat. I would say in those ways, waxes and coatings do help protect from UV damage, but it's a very minor effect. You really have to have clear coat there to absorb the UV and the wax can help protect the clear coat from abrasion and water.

[@azkikr14]

No more shoulder workouts like your previous videos 😆 I applied it to some freshly powder coated calipers last year and it's hanging on strong. Periodically I top it with CarPro Hydro2 for the boost. Fantastic review, Dmitry!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Haha, yea the coating testing workouts were shoulder killers. I'm glad to be letting this machine do the work =). Glad to hear it's working well on your calipers!

[@JianTyngLee]

With all that effort, no way you haven’t reach 100k sub yet. Guys, please drop this video a like so the algorithm will push this video to reach more people!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@richardkarl879]

I love watching your coating tests. I love to see you test Dura slic 1500 and a Jade ceramic graphine obsidian. Also it would be great to see you test a Nano pro or Kamikaze product. Keep up the good work.👍👍👍👍👍

[@prostreetcamaro]

I can tell you this much. I polished out my durango srt 2 years ago and applied this coating. Sit's outside 24/7 and still beading nicely after 2 years. PIA to use to be quite honest. It was in the 80's and humid. I just did my old camaro in Gyeon MOHS EVO and my god that's my new go too. So freaking easy to use.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Awesome, always appreciate a field report!

[@jamesmin2837]

Easily the best and most comprehensive product testing on KZbin! I would love to see you catalog the results somewhere, like a spreadsheet. With date when it was tested, etc. Would help viewers make informed purchase decisions!

[@larrysing]

He has that

[@jamesmin2837]

@@larrysing Where at?

[@jamesmin2837]

@@larrysing Thanks Larry

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for linking that, it is the older 1.0 page, still finishing 2.0, but if you want a preview: dmitrysgarage.com/wax-testing-results

[@jamesmin2837]

@@DmitrysGarage Thanks man. I've just bought Wolfgang Si02 spray based on your recommendation, and it did not disappoint. Very nice product that is close in appearance and feel to Deep Gloss 3.0.

[@jesuseugenio7908]

Very impressive video and test

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you!

[@BillaDaKilla]

Hi Dmitry, when leveling this did you wait until it rainbowed or did you wait until the rainbow dissipated?

[@robertojames7904]

In the real world I would put low emphasis on the "rub test". I've used Adams graphene for several years on all of my cars, first the regular formula and later the "advanced" when it was released. The coatings are still going strong. I don't detail my cars three times a week, but I do like for them to look presentable. There are two qualities of this coating that I really like. First of all, dirt doesn't stick very well so normal pollen blowing into your garage is less of a problem as is road grime when you drive in the rain. That is to say, my cars stay much cleaner without dong anything at all. When one of my four cars does need a wash, I use my high pressure washer to rinse, foam canon, and rinse followed by a drive up to 60 mph for a minute. Nearly all the water blows away so I typically dry the door jams and perhaps around the tail lights. In other words, I don't rub my cars very often because a pressure wash with a good foam cannon makes the car clean without actually touching it. Of course, after a while the car needs a two bucket wash which involves rubbing, but typically that happens only every three to five months on my garage kept cars. In other words, I can keep my cars clean enough to go to car enthusiasts events like Cars-and-Coffee with a simple rinse and not be embarrassed. Naturally, if I were to enter an actual car show, the car would get a careful detailing procedure, but for normal real world use, I get by with very little hand contact. Consequently, my carefully corrected paint doesn't accumulate the swirls associated with frequent hand washing required to keep a non-coated vehicle looking good, thanks to the Adams graphene coating.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Abrasion testing is meant to be a standardized and objective way to compare durability of products. Keep in mind longevity, the years you used Adam's products, aren't exactly the same thing as durability. While high durability products generally last longer, there are other factors. A rarely driven garage queen can have a basic polymer liquid wax go for several years if it only gets washed once a year. A daily driven car with an entry level coating might get 6 months washing once a week with a particularly strong soap. In the real world I do not find touchless washing/rinsing as you described it to be adequate in keeping most cars clean for the claimed months. In fact I would go as far as saying the vast majority of daily driven cars should always be properly washed with the two bucket or similar method. Touchless won't get most cars clean enough for me. I also wouldn't recommend driving the car to dry it. Cheap electric leaf blower will do the trick without all the dust, pollen, road grime, etc... Plus any water that doesn't fly off your car quickly will dry and start to water spot as you finish your drying run. Especially with how hot it still is where I am. That being said, if these methods are working for you, then that is all that really matters. Everyone's situation is unique and we all do what makes sense to us.

[@robertojames7904]

I hear what you're saying. No doubt your definition of "clean" is different from mine if for no other reason that you are a detailer and I am not. I like cars, but I don't love any of them. None of them have names. And the arthritis in my 79 year old joints makes me not very fond of rubbing anything, especially cars. I still do nearly all the work on my cars but I have other interests too. I'm satisfied if someone in a parking lot says "Nice car. What year is it?" even if the diffuser is a little gritty. My routine is at least good enough so that I don't encounter, "Hey Man. Don't you ever wash that thing?" Other folks can't sleep well if their car isn't "car show clean" at all times. I get it. Of course a lot depends on where one lives and how the car is driven. I don't have any garage queens. My wife and I use three of our cars for Autocross competition, a sport my wife and I still enjoy even though we're too old to do much winning anymore. We also use them for normal driving and the fourth is a utility SUV which we park outside and pretty much neglect. Since I'm long since retired, my version of normal driving is not the same as daily driving for someone with a job (oh the horror) who commutes in traffic every day. My wife insists on keeping the garage door open during the day so plenty of dust and sometimes pollen accumulates on my cars but not too much real road grime. Therefore, my rinse/foam/rinse "touchless" wash routine works better than it would for some folks with different storage and/or driving conditions. Nevertheless, the effect of a ceramic coating is dramatic when it comes to keeping a car clean with less effort. I also understand the purpose of the rub test. Durability, especially for ceramic coatings, is something we all wonder about now that some companies are claiming 9 year longevity, which frankly is hard to believe. Nobody wants to tune into a KZbin video 9 years into the future to learn the final test results; hence the rub test. How else are you going to artificially age a product like a ceramic coating? Having said all that, I'm very impressed with your channel which I recently stumbled upon. So many videos are out there which just make me cringe, even the ones made by large companies selling detailing products. You, on the other hand, are obviously a very careful tester with an understanding of what you're doing and an objective approach to a subject which can easily drift off into the world of snake oil. Thanks for doing what you do. @@DmitrysGarage

[@ianspector1357]

Truly outstanding content, thank you. One thing I wonder about is what combination of products should one use? If I were to apply the Adam's Ceramic coating, what would I use for each subsequent wash? Would I just shampoo then finish with Adam's finishing? Can I use a rinse aid. Anyway, you are doing a remarkable job.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks, glad you like the content! You don't really need any special process to wash a ceramic coated car. Standard hand washing methods like two bucket, foam lances, etc.. are all viable ways to wash. Some people do like using booster products or silica infused washes, to "top off" the coating. However, I usually like to see how well the coating lasts on its own without being re-sealed by a new product every wash, so I generally only touch up if an area starts to fail and I don't feel like re-coating the whole car yet.

[@_jw_harper]

Nice work💯👍 Appreciate the effort and controlled testing

[@hugomartinez5365]

Excellent video, I live in a city with a lot of dust and sun, I want a product that has more than 1 year of durability, what ceramic do you recommend?

[@davidchilders2150]

I have a 44’ RV and I would value your thoughts on this type application. A combination of fiberglass and decals, what products would you recommend? Thanks for your insights and channel.

[@samischan]

Great video, thanks! Have you considered testing the new Ammo NYC coating?

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you! I'm definitely looking to test some of the Ammo NYC stuff soon :)

[@SF.Automotive]

Great video man! Have you revied the spray version of the Adam's Graphene Ceramic Coating Advanced?

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! I have that planned for a future test, but haven't tested it yet :)

[@Markinhfx]

@@DmitrysGarage any update on when we might see Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating Advanced review?

[@ShineAndPreserveDetailing]

Following as well. Would love to the Adam’s Graphene Ceramic Advanced Spray Coating put to the test. Thanks!

[@joaquinlombardi1454]

Very interesting product my friend. 👍👍👍👍

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you Joaquin! Appreciate you watching :-)

[@romualdgarcia9108]

I am a follower from Paris 🇫🇷 : congrats for such a perfect test !

[@candidobm]

Amazing job! 👏🏽 I applied this same Adam’s coating in my car. So, what would be the best drying aid and topper to maintain the coat over time? As drying aid I’m between: - Adam’s Graphene Detailer - Xtreme Solutions Topper - Gyeon Ceramic Detailer As Topper: - Adam’s Graphene Boost - CarPro Reload 2.0 - Gyeon CanCoat EVO What products do you suggest?

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! For a drying aid I still use the old pink Adam’s detail spray. Its super basic, not wax/silica/graphene infused. Works well and doesn’t mask the coating performance. Which leads to toppers, my goal is generally to use one good product and it’s partially why I started this testing. If a LSP/coating is promising years of looks, slickness, hydrophobicity, etc… I generally want to see that performance. That being said I definitely use boosters/toppers to patch up high wear areas or other spots where the coating is failing. No reason to re-do a whole cars coating if the chrome trim lost protection or like a spot on a door needs a touch up. I really like any good silica spray for that. Wolfgang Uber SiO2, Adams Graphene Boost you mentioned is good, the Reload is good. Any silica spray you like should work.

[@JRMac]

Well made video bro one of the best I've ever seen an thats the only reason why I am leaving a reply this is my first ever

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you!

[@roberthaven8094]

Great video! Squared away! What would you recommend as a “topper” to boost slickness and serve as a “sacrificial layer”’ to help prevent water spots? Thank you, sir

[@DmitrysGarage]

I think pretty much any silica spray you like would work. Adam's Ceramic Boost for example would work.

[@roberthaven8094]

@@DmitrysGarage thank you, sir

[@Kiwi-ot3wz]

I was sure you were going to do a 3 way comparison between the original, the Graphene spray, and the new Advanced, especially since the testing procedure you now use is more scientific, and the old results are not relative anymore. Dont blame you though, that 100 + hand washing procudure had to be getting old :) Im a new subscriber and like what you are doing here. Question : no one talks about or uses the Adams Surface prep product before Ceramic application anymore ?

[@chrisbradley3224]

Any chance you'll test Gyeon Mohs Evo? The fluorine modified polymers sound interesting.

[@DmitrysGarage]

It’s definitely on the short list :)

[@nicorallysport]

Really nice the durability test machine!. Have you had this in China?. I think that's how most brands give out durability claims?! My friend It would take a special ceramic coating video vs this machine, and see which coating finished number 1. That would be cool to see!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks! Yea the elcometer is something I ordered from an instruments company in China. I would assume most the companies doing their own product development likely have these. I'm sure Adam's and other big companies do. I'll definitely be doing a lot more coatings as it was a pain to hand test them before haha.

[@MiataPower96]

Would you recommend this product over the non-advanced 7 year version? Do you really think either one is going to really last that long with proper maintenance, and is it worth the additional cost in your opinion?

[@DmitrysGarage]

I tested these with slightly different processes, but i do think the advanced is better though a bit trickier to use (only a little).

[@dakotasimon3445]

I had this on my 2019 mustang GT and just sold it. I have a 2024 mustang GT incoming and am trying to choose between this costing again or DuraSlic DS1500 Xtreme Holy Grail. Could you get your hands on that for testing by chance? That would be awesome.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Ill definitely make sure its on my list. It may take some time for me to get to it though.

[@petersola2982]

Great video. I am new to your channel. What is the best product you’ve tested.

[@Apophis-en9pi]

Im worried I didnt let mine flash long enough. I was working in high heat and humidity and was told that that would mean very fast flashing/setup. Some places it was tacky like youd expect, some came off quite easy. I guess ill find out if I screwed it up in time.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Its probably ok but its always hard when its so hot and humid. I feel your pain

[@Apophis-en9pi]

10 month update: Still performing well, but I don't think it will make it to two years. Might do a really good decon at the one year mark and see how long I can get it to last. 9 years is a joke, bad marketing. I feel like honest marketing would get much more positive reception from the community. ​@@DmitrysGarage

[@sebfrett4004]

Do you think this stuff is worth the $130 or so price tag ? Or should I go with diluted graphene spray that Adams sells? I'm in CO and going to their shop this afternoon. Please let me know if you get a moment. Thanks!

[@AndrewTa530]

Subscribed!

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thank you!

[@cocktailtv419]

Hello Demitry ... does it protect the car from minor scratches or rockships on roads ?

[@DmitrysGarage]

It can act as a sacrificial layer for VERY light swirl marks and scratches when washing. The slickness, self cleaning and hydrophobicity all help that as well. As far as rock chips or non-washing related scratches I would not expect any protection. The reality is coatings are microscopically thin, 1-2 microns, your hair is order of magnitudes thicker. The hardness of most coatings is roughly around the same as your fingernail.

[@Truu_G35]

Which do you recommend for the most UV protection? Looking to coat my carbon fiber that is in the sun a couple hours of the day

[@DmitrysGarage]

If it's epoxied carbon fiber and not clear coated, which is usually the case with dry carbon fiber, then it needs to be clear coated. I've not found any product to provide any significant measurable UV protection. Clear coat is what provides UV protection.

[@JexuanyGuerrero]

Good durability. Might go longer using their graphene shampoo and their graphene detail spray

[@leonelaispuro8708]

Have you tested the car pro cquarts uk 3.0? If so which one would you recommend more?

[@DmitrysGarage]

I haven’t officially tested that one yet but i have used it a few times. Good product but i suspect the adams is better just from personal use not testiness.

[@sydshahed]

Please do a video to review Car-pro Cquartz UK 3.0 and than do a comparison review with Adams Graphene coating.

[@Epro95]

The resistance to marring is very important to me. My paint is super soft. Also thanks for the clarification on the gloss meter reading towards the end. I was scared it would make me lose shininess.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Glad I was able to help :-), the Adam's definitely looks great!

[@PorkChopify]

I was wondering where you went, I missed watching your tests.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Haha, I did have a brief hiatus on tests as I was ramping up for 2.0 videos, but I think also the algorithm gods that push things into your feed got upset with me for unclear reasons. Definitely recommend hitting the bell notification button if you want to make sure you're alerted when new videos are out.

[@billnipp2309]

Are you waiting two weeks for the coating to fully cure before testing it? Ty.

[@DmitrysGarage]

In my test i either go by product instructions on the bottle, official sales page, or what the manufacturer specifically tells me. In this case they said 2 weeks is optimal so thats what was done.

[@billnipp2309]

@@DmitrysGarage Outfuckingstanding.

[@jayzhang14]

Hi do I have have to strip out the old one before applying new one? Or just topping on it?

[@DmitrysGarage]

You should ideally machine polish off the old one and leave smooth paint for a new coating. However, it is possible to apply on top, but the results may be less consistent.

[@jayzhang14]

@@DmitrysGarage got it thanks

[@OrganicStuff1]

I applied to on my Tesla and it’s a little disappointing coming from cquartz, I really feel like the whole graphene scene is a bunch of marketing jargon Your tests are amazing

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks, glad you like the tests :-). I've used cquartz in the past too and it's also good stuff. What was the most disappointing thing about the Adams?

[@OrganicStuff1]

@@DmitrysGarage poor longevity with the water beading, had to use some Gyeon wet coat to boost it back

[@DmitrysGarage]

That's too bad! We'll see how it holds up on my vette I guess. Hopefully doesn't fail quickly!

[@schmidtygt]

@@OrganicStuff1 do you wash your car with ph neutral soap or more alkaline?

[@OrganicStuff1]

@@schmidtygt neutral

[@cgarcia3964]

Which ceramic coating has performed excellent for a new car ? Thanks

[@DmitrysGarage]

I think you cant go wrong with this adams or the exoforma graphene coating.

[@jzvtec9]

can we see your corvette ? how it looks with the graphene

[@DmitrysGarage]

Sure, there was an earlier video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmqUZKOrhp14bdk

[@okchawk2k]

To answer the question on the YT video graphic, "Is Graphene worth it?", I say no to graphene products like this. With the ease of application of polymer products and sprasy on products like Wet Coat, I think it's better to just spend 10-15 minutes every few washes refreshing the coverage rather than the time and hassle of applying and removing a ceramic product that also needs to be boosted occasionally not to mention washed with a product like Reset occasionally. I do like Griots 3in1 but applying Griots is pretty easy compared to something in 30ml bottles. Why am I wrong?

[@DmitrysGarage]

Thanks for the super well thought out response. I agree that there are great use cases for spray products like wet coat and some of the modern liquid and paste polymer stuff. Especially for fun cars that aren't daily driven and not washed frequently. i.e. I drive my vette on sunny days with the targa top off, I was considering not coating it, but wanted to play with this Adam's advanced coating. I could have really gone either way, my Mustang is similarly not a daily and it's not coated. If you wash the car once every couple of months and re-wax it with something once or twice a year, who cares. The Audi I drive everywhere in all conditions, I wash that thing constantly. I think ceramic (including graphene) has advantages that could be considered for cars like my Audi. Hydrophobicity and general repellency of grime when pre-wash rinsing is very consistent for a long period of a high quality coating's life. In my testing various silica and polymer sprays tend to fail more linearly, especially non-silica products. Those non-silica polymer products just get a little worse every wash, even after the first wash. The coatings in contrast perform pretty well and then fade off relatively quickly, compared to their total lifetime, when it's time to re-coat. Some last so long I'd be re-polishing the car before it wears off. That is one area where I really don't get coating marketing. Companies claiming 5, 7, 9+ years, it makes no sense. After 2 years on a daily driven car I guarantee you need at least a one step polish. However, I love using a super durable coating, knowing I won't have faded performance when it's time to polish again. As far as boost products, personally I don't like the way they're marketed. If you spray your whole car with a silica spray sealant, what a booster product really is, of course it will start "performing" again. You're just re-sealing it over and over. A good coating should perform for years without ever using a booster. That being said I have used boosters, or more often a straight up silica sealant, on substrates that don't hold coatings well. For example chrome tends to lose performance fast. Also there are sometimes high wear areas that get brushed against, scrubbed, or otherwise touched a lot. I've used a booster to fix up patches that wore off when the rest of the car still had fantastic performance and I wasn't ready to polish and re-coat. For reset type products, they can be ok on a lot of coatings, but personally I also don't use them. I don't live in an environment that contaminates high quality coatings in the time it takes me to want a fresh polish anway. Maybe in places with harsh winter, salt and grime it could be useful.

[@SunSandAndSea]

Is this worth using over their graphene ceramic spray?

[@DmitrysGarage]

I would definitely use it over the spray, but its a bit more tricky to use. Just try it on areas you can see really well first so you get a feel for it. Dont like do the side of the car first unless you have amazing side lighting. That way you wont leave any behind while you’re learning the products behavior.

[@SunSandAndSea]

@@DmitrysGarage thanks!

[@user-bl9mt3dk4z]

Didn’t you get better gloss and longevity as far as the washes with the Adam’s advanced spray graphene ceramic coating? You didn’t use this equipment though, could this have made the difference?

[@stephenlouden480]

so what coating lasted the most washes?

[@DmitrysGarage]

So far in the new testing we've had one product officially hit 1,000+ washes and that was the Wolfgang PROFI Ceramic.

[@XRP-O.G]

So whats the verdict? Buy regular ceramic or pay double for ceramic with the word graphene in the brand product.?

[@DmitrysGarage]

I would get the coating with the characteristics you like the most. Some of the graphene coatings are clearly very good in terms of durability and ease of use. There are some non-graphene coatings that have performed as well, but there does seem to be a pro-graphene trend.

[@XRP-O.G]

@@DmitrysGarage longest life span is what matters the most. Thanks for the response.

[@DmitrysGarage]

@@XRP-O.G Check out the video I just did for Ethos MAX. That's got some crazy durability.

[@XRP-O.G]

@@DmitrysGarage ok thank you

[@anthonyisgro7185]

How about 6 month, 12 month, 24 month review using this product on daily driven aftermarket wheels?

[@shawnsteen8169]

I have found it wipes off easier if you use a suede towel.

[@DmitrysGarage]

Excellent tip! Thanks :)

[@lewiswilliamsjr1190]

What color is the graphing

[@DmitrysGarage]

Graphene is black in color.

[@caohector207]

Where can i buy that?

[@DmitrysGarage]

You can get it on Amazon: Adam's Graphene Advanced - amzn.to/3HwKIOW

[@faridb40]

I don't understand, this product reduces gloss on the car?

[@DmitrysGarage]

In this case the product reduces reflected light, which is a component of gloss. It still improves the overall look, but just not the amount of reflected light. Most products do this, because the panel is machine polished before every test. On dull panels it may increase gloss (reflected light).

[@nakataara]

i got soft 99 fuso and the adam

[@rolotomassi8536]

So no UV protection?

[@DmitrysGarage]

Not that I've found in any product I've tested.

[@dtail4u]

If the paint scored a 10 in looks to you why is the gloss meter showing 6 pts lower than the 94 reading.

[@DmitrysGarage]

The gloss meter is measuring how shiny the panel is (reflected light). Visual appeal is my subjective take on how pretty the treated sections look which is what people often refer to as looking "glossy" or "candy". Reflected light is good, and you want the least loss or most gain where possible (i.e. on dull unpolished panels), but overall it's only a one part of what makes a product look good. You can have a really deep, slick, wet paint looking panel that maybe isn't quite as reflective as another panel that's more boring to look at. I often refer to mirrors in this example, a mirror would destroy everything in a gloss meter test, but most people don't think of mirrors as being glossy or candy like.

[@sydshahed]

Why so many cuts in the video when calculating gloss of the product?

[@DmitrysGarage]

It takes a bit of time for each reading to stabilize, it would make the segment too long. Sometimes it's also hard to see the reading numbers without zooming the footage in. There are cuts in many other areas too that you might just not notice as much. I try to keep most my videos under 15 minutes and as close to 10 as possible, people seem to dislike longer ones. If I left it without cuts these videos would be 30-50 minutes long ;-).

[@sydshahed]

I just receive the Adams Advanced Ceramic Coating and I will be Applying the coat this weekend. You have any important advice to give. This will be my first DIY coating. Thanks in advance. Really help full video for me in choosing this for my car.

[@DmitrysGarage]

@@sydshahed Glad to hear the video was helpful! Doing your first coating can seem daunting, but it's not that bad. I think the biggest things are good prep work, make sure the car is as decontaminated as you can and ready to accept the coating. Paint correction via machine polishing is a good idea, but not 100% required. Claying the car is a good idea if it's very contaminated and the paint feels rough to touch, but keep in mind clay will add a little bit of marring to the clear coat. Ideally you would paint correct if using clay. Working indoors is a good idea, heat/cold and humidity will affect ease of application. Good lighting helps a lot. Take your time and don't try to do too many surfaces at once, make sure you're wiping all the coating off or it will leave high spots. Once you finish keep looking for any high spots, before it's fully cured you may be able to use more coating to dissolve and take out areas you may have missed wiping up. Other than that for this specific product Chris from Adam's told me to give it time to setup, don't wipe it up right away. It may feel tacky, but keep wiping and it will feel smooth. Take an hour between coats if doing multiple coats. Don't wash the car for at least 1 week, 2 is best.

[@sydshahed]

@@DmitrysGarage this video was a deciding factor for me to choose this product and your feedback here has given enough confidence to do this by myself. Almost all the car coating gurus like you have stress on prep work and decontamination of the car and to do panel by panel. Doing all the car in one time will be stress-full for beginners like me and I may tend cut corners effecting the finish. So this will be my project this weekend and I hope it will work out. I will share my feedback here soon. Thanks and God bless you.

[@ernestrhoades5147]

You need to make sure you wipe it quick it is tacky and will streak if you do not get it off fast enough .

[@DmitrysGarage]

Their CTO specifically told me to wait, it works better but is more tacky.

[@chicleracingful]

Shit man, don’t lie it’s hell to take it out even though if you leave it for two or three minutes it gives you a nice shine. Does it last well in my case it only lasts a year and it’s supposed to last seven years it did give it the right shine and everything, but them telling you it’s for seven or nine years that is a lie that’s bullshit, it does not last that long and it is 1 to 9. I would say it’s a 8 to takeoff it’s pretty hard even though you live it for two or three minutes. It all depends on the weather where I’m at it’s hot it’s always like that it’s in Puerto Rico, so I just give it about a minute and a half and it’s still hard to take off For the money that you paid for this product I don’t think it’s worth it. There are other products out there that are much cheaper and get the job done the same way a year or a year and a half they’ll give you and they work as good as Adams even though Adams I have to say it has a bit Shine but that’s about it. The lasting time is like I said a year year and a half and given it maintain it you have to maintain it 😢

[@DmitrysGarage]

Im having a little trouble fully following, but it sounds like you had issues with the application and longevity. That definitely sucks, all I can think of is what you mentioned already; the climate in Puerto Rico must be pretty humid and warm. Similar to my climate in Houston. Im very lucky to install these products in an air conditioned space, because our climates are not good for installing coatings outside. I can assure you Im not lying about how good the product is. It is not as easy to install as more basic products, it is the “advanced” formula. As I mentioned in the video it is tacky and harder to remove. However, it is an excellent true high solids coating and it will last for years when applied with good prep and environmental conditions. Ive used it on my own Corvette and it still beads perfectly 7 months later, identical to when it was brand new. I have the older non-advanced formula on my Audi for several years now, and so did my truck years before that. I do NOT use any maintenance products. I use normal basic shampoo and that is it. If your Adam’s liquid coating is lasting less than at least several years something went wrong in install or during washes.